injections
How to give subcutaneous injections
Every nurse must know how to give subcutaneous injections and be able to perform this manipulation correctly.
After changing into a treatment room uniform, the nurse washes her hands with antibacterial soap and disinfects them with an antiseptic. Puts on sterile gloves and prepares equipment for subcutaneous injection. Read completely "
Performing an intradermal injection
The intradermal injection prescribed by the doctor is most often a drug or allergic test. However, sometimes medicinal substances are also administered intradermally.
Before the manipulation, the nurse prepares for work in the treatment or vaccination room, as before performing intramuscular or intravenous injections. In addition to the uniform, gloves and a mask are required.
Complications after intramuscular injections
The nurse should clearly understand what complications can be after intramuscular injections and how to avoid them. In the event of complications, the nurse must know the algorithm of medical care for the patient.
So, complications after intramuscular injections can be as follows. Read completely "
Intravenous Injection Technique
One of the main skills that a nurse must possess, regardless of profile, is the technique of performing an intravenous injection to a patient.
Any administration of a medicinal substance is carried out strictly according to the prescription of the attending physician.
Intramuscular injections
Drugs entering the body, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, are absorbed quickly and are not exposed to digestive juices. The injection method of drug administration is one of the preferred methods in the treatment of diseases. Therefore, any nurse should be able to perform injections intramuscularly
